POVILAS GODLIAUSKAS
I began working in the technology sector in 2015, joining Synergium Sweden AB—one of the most advanced translation and localization companies in the Baltics—where I led the HR team. From 2017 to 2021, I supported experienced IT professionals in securing positions at leading technology companies and startups, including Proton AG, Synernet, TRAFI, Vinted, Wix, and Zedge.
Over the course of my career, I’ve listened to more than 700 career stories—from programmers and testers to designers and managers. This experience has deepened my understanding of the unique strengths that tech professionals bring: high intelligence, insatiable curiosity, and a continuous drive for improvement. At the same time, many also face self-doubt, low confidence, and emotional or relational challenges that can hinder their ability to thrive both at work and in their personal lives.
APPROACH
I base my psychological counseling and coaching practice on theories and methods from various schools of psychology and psychotherapy. This allows me to better respond to the diverse expectations and goals of my clients.
I primarily draw from humanistic, positive, and coaching psychology—approaches that emphasize the importance of understanding one’s personality, strengths, talents, sources of meaning, values, and goals.
I also actively apply techniques from psychodynamic psychotherapy and relational psychoanalysis, which aim to explore how childhood experiences and unconscious processes influence our behavior and everyday choices.
In my practice, I value:
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Increasing awareness more than alleviating symptoms
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Embracing emotional pain more than chasing happiness
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Taking personal responsibility more than seeking blame
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Living a meaningful life more than a comfortable one
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Pursuing lasting change more than short-term fixes
I also adhere to the Code of Professional Ethics for Psychologists developed by the Lithuanian Psychological Association.
EDUCATION
STUDIES
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2023–now Postgraduate Studies in Psychodynamic (Object Relations) Psychotherapy (International Psychotherapy Institute)
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2020–2021 MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology (diploma) (University of East London)
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2016–2019 Major (BA) in Psychology (diploma) (Mykolas Romeris University)
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2012–2015 Minor in Psychology (diploma) (Vytautas Magnus University)
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2011–2015 Major (BA) in English and German Philology (diploma) (Vytautas Magnus University)
CERTIFICATES
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2025 Certified Object Relations Psychotherapy Practitioner (certificate) (International Psychotherapy Institute)
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2022 Associate Certified Coach, ACC (certificate) (International Coaching Federation)
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2021 Accredited Coach and Mentor, Foundation (certificate) (European Mentoring and Coaching Council)
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2019 Certified Agile Professional, ICP (certificate) (International Consortium for Agile)
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2019 Certified Coach, ACSTH (certificate) (International Coaching Federation)
TRAINING
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2023 Advanced Practice in Positive Psychology Coaching, Dr Robert-Biswas-Diener & Dr Christian van Nieuwerburgh (Positive Acorn)
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2023 Supervision and Intervision Training, Dr Julija Gečaitė-Stončienė (Lithuanian University of Health Sciences)
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2022 Introductory Seminar Into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dr Julius Neverauskas (Lithuanian University of Health Sciences)
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2022 Coaching Essentials, Leda Turai-Petrauskienė & Rimas Petrauskas (L-con Global/Coaching Development)
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2021 Psychology of Health Coaching, Margaret Moore (British Psychological Society)
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2021 Ethical Dilemmas in Professional Coaching, Judit Chrenoczy-Nagy (L-con Global)
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2021 Coaching on Life’s Big Questions, John Perry (University of East London)
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2020 Positive Psychology Coaching, Dr Christian van Nieuwerburgh (British Psychological Society)
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2020 Neuropsychological Coaching, Dr Paul Brown (British Psychological Society)
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2020 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training, Shamash Alidina (University of East London)
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2020 IT Training for HR Specialists, Neimantas Petkelis (Codebakers)
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2019 Agile Professional Training, Vaidas Adomauskas (AgileCoach.lt)
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2019 Coaching Essentials, Leda Turai-Petrauskienė & Rimas Petrauskas (L-con Global/Coaching Development)
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2018 Meaning and Valued Living Coaching, Dr Hugo Alberts & Seph Fontane Pennock (PositivePsychology.com)
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2017 Psychological Counseling Training, Robertas Petronis (Center for Existential Therapy)
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2017 Suicide Intervention Skills Training ASIST, Dr Paulius Skruibis & Antanas Grižas (LivingWorks)
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2016 Gestalt's Approach to Group Dynamics, Dalia Gaidamavičiūtė (Vilnius Gestalt Institute)
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2016 Introduction to Gestalt Psychotherapy, Brigita Kaleckaitė (Vilnius Gestalt Institute)
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2013 Intercultural Competence and Communication, Part III of the Project (Vytautas Magnus University)
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2012 Intercultural Competence and Communication, Part II of the Project (Süleyman Demirel University)
CONFERENCES
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2023 Minding the Body: Clinical and Ethical Challenges in Work with Young People (International Psychotherapy Institute)
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2023 LGBTQ+ and Mental Health (Lithuanian Psychological Association)
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2023 Conference for Clinical and Health Psychologists: the Psychology of Pain (Lithuanian Psychological Association)
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2023 Online Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Training in Times of Division, Pandemic and War (International Psychotherapy Institute)
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2023 Object Relations Theory and Practice Summer Institute (International Psychotherapy Institute)
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2021 11th International Congress of Coaching Psychology (International Society for Coaching Psychology)
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2021 Psychotherapy Courses in Lithuania (Human Study Center)
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2020 10th International Congress of Coaching Psychology (International Society for Coaching Psychology)
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2020 Blue-Green Psychology: Coaching in the Eutdoors – Eco-Coaching (British Psychological Society)
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2020 Online Symposium on Positive and Coaching Psychology (University of East London)
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2019 Agile Tour (Agile Lithuania)
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2019 Coaching in the World: Trends and Opportunities (ICF Lithuania)
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2018 Psychotherapy Courses in Lithuania (Human Study Center)
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2018 Conference for Clinical and Health Psychologists (Lithuanian Psychological Association)
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2018 Lithuanian Congress of Psychologists: Psychology Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (Lithuanian Psychological Society)
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2017 Challenges, Good Practices, and Future Opportunities in Healthcare (Lithuanian Psychological Association)
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2016 Smart Lithuania (Business News)
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2016 Psychologist in an Organization: IT Challenges (Lithuanian Psychological Society)
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2016 Conference of HR Managers: Personnel Management Innovations (Vilnius Conference Center)
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2016 Annual Winter Coaching Academy (ICF Lithuania)
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2013 Schizophrenia in Today's Context (Lithuanian University of Health Sciences)
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2012 The Path of Psychiatry to Society: A Multidisciplinary Approach (Lithuanian University of Health Sciences)